For whatever political interest seeks to reach the Hispanic population, there is one issue that is resonating highly among its membership: the environment.

A new poll shows that environmental concerns and climate change in particular are very high among Latinos in the United States.

"Here's an important message for our political leaders, and it cuts across party lines: Latinos intensely support taking action on climate change and fighting air pollution," said Adrianna Quintero, senior attorney for NRDC and Founder of Voces Verdes. "Latinos in the U.S. recognize the threat that climate change poses to the well being of our families and the future of our community in this country and abroad, and want our leaders to solve it.

"That's why, today, Latinos are speaking up loud and clear: it's time to cut the carbon pollution that is driving climate chaos and threatening our children's future."

While political groups are looking at immigration reform as the issue on which to turn the Latino vote toward their particular view. This poll shows that the environment is almost equally important to Hispanics in the U.S.

"Of the issues we've polled, the only other national issue Latinos feel more intensely about is immigration reform," said Matt Barreto, co-founder of Latino Decisions, in a statement reported in The Hill.

"Action on climate change is a very high priority for Latinos - regardless of age, income, party affiliation or where they live."

"This is a clear message for public officials who want support from Latinos: protecting the environment is a top priority. If you want their support, taking action on climate change is an important place to start," Barreto added.

This undercurrent in the Latino political dynamic may not be visible on the street, but it is an issue that must be addressed if politicians want to secure the most important aspects of the "Latino Vote."

"So while we may still be a step away from seeing Latinos march in great numbers on climate, those who ignore these findings do so at their peril, writes Quintero on the NRDC blog Switchboard. "Latinos are speaking up loud and clear: it's time to talk to us and show us how we plan to cut the carbon pollution that is driving climate chaos, imperiling our communities and threatening our children's future."